Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 7 D · 3 R cosponsors

HR 8567 — HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 19TH OF 2026 AS "GREEK AND PONTIC GENOCIDE REMEMBRANCE DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Last action — 05/19/2026 House read and passed

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced May 19, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 10 sponsors

    10 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (7 D · 3 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill designates May 19, 2026, as Greek and Pontic Genocide Remembrance Day in Rhode Island.

This resolution proclaims May 19 as a day to remember the Greek and Pontic Genocide from 1913 to 1923. It emphasizes the importance of remembering those who lost their lives and honoring survivors and their contributions.

What this means for you
  • Families: This resolution serves as a reminder for families to reflect on their heritage and the importance of remembrance.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 05/19/2026 House read and passed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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10 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 104 not signed on

Sponsors (10)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (104)

104 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 8567?
HR 8567 is sponsored by Marie A. Hopkins (Republican), Edith H. Ajello (Democratic), Brian Patrick Kennedy (Democratic), Stephen M. Casey (Democratic), Christopher G. Paplauskas (Republican), Michael W. Chippendale (Republican), Katherine S. Kazarian (Democratic), Christopher R. Blazejewski (Democratic), Joseph J. Solomon, Jr. (Democratic), and Mary Ann Shallcross Smith (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 8567?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced May 19, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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